Private events and classes are one of the unique features of fibre space. Our rocket themed classroom or entire retro shop are available for rent for private knit and crochet events or parties. fibre space staff will also come to a venue of your choice in the DC metro area. Unique way to celebrate a baby or bridal shower or a night with friends!
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Sat. February 11, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. OR
Sun. February 12, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Create your own hand dyed skeins of yarn! In this workshop you will explore kettle dying techniques and color theory with Karida of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Leave with two amazing skeins of sock yarn – dyed by you!
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Friday, February 17, 6-8 pm
Cost is $15 per person. Registration will open the week of February 6th
Join fibre space™ for a winter themed yarn tasting. Explore the newest yarns to arrive at the shop – just in time for the winter knitting season. We will taste everything from the newest Rowan tweed to our favorite superbulky Mirasol Ushya. Enjoy tasty winter treats from neighbor La Fromagerie – cheese, pears and cider. Participants will enjoy a 10% discount on all yarns tasted at the event. Please bring a range of needles from US#6 through US#15.
Sunday, February 26, 3 to 6 p.m.
If you’re looking to take your Fair Isle knitting to the next level, this is the class for you! Whether you want to combination knit, learn to color knit with both yarns in one hand Continental or English style, or knit without tangling your yarn, all levels are welcome. We’ll also design our own mittens and begin using techniques we learn in class as well as cover the history of Fair Isle knitting. Many people dislike Fair Isle because they don’t know the tricks…you’ll be addicted after taking this class.
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Sat. March 10, 2 – 5 p.m.
Learn to work stranded colorwork with Kirsten Kapur! Instruction will be given on working from a colorwork chart, holding the yarn, and controlling tension. Learn Latvian braid and corrugated ribbing to enhance your colorwork projects.
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Sun. March 25, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn felting techniques and make adorable wrist warmers with expert Betz White. This workshop will include a felting demonstration, and Betz will bring all of the materials that you need to create wrister warmers, including embellishments.
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Ice Fantasy Shawl by Ann Hanson
Sat. April 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Master this stunning lace shawl with the direction of designer Anne Hanson. This is an advanced lace techniques course!
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Bougainvillea by Ann Hanson
Sunday, April 22, 10 am – 5 pm
If you love knitting socks and wish to create your own designs, this workshop will guide you through all the details of making your own pattern!
